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Vanson Peak

Vanson Peak

South Cascades

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Location

South Cascades -- White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley

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Length

13.2 miles, roundtrip

Elevation

Gain: 2600 ft.

Highest Point: 4948 ft.

Rating

3.75 out of 5

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A view of the Mount St. Helens blast zone from Vanson Peak. Photo by Rock Ranger

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Vanson Peak

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Co-ordinates: 46.4294, -122.1548 Open in Google Maps

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South Cascades -- White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley

Vanson Peak (#217.1)

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

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Day Hiking: South Cascades (Nelson - Mountaineers Books)

Green Trails Mt St. Helens No. 332S

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